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PAL / RPAL Vancouver – Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC / CRFSC)

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Do Your PAL / RPAL in BC

THE SCHEDULE BELOW INCLUDES A MIX OF PAL / RPAL (CFSC / CRFSC) SESSION DATES. IF YOU ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN HUNTING RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS YOU CAN DO THE CFSC (NON-RESTRICTED). IF YOU WANT TO DO YOUR RESTRICTED PAL (PISTOLS AND BLACK RIFLES) MAKE SURE YOU PICK THE RIGHT SESSION. WE OFFER A NON-RESTRICTED ONLY SESSION AND A COMBINED RESTRICTED AND NON-RESTRICTED SESSION, THEY ARE CLEARLY LABELLED.

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Join EatWild for a hunter oriented firearms training course. Our PAL / RPAL course is designed to ensure new hunters can build the confidence, knowledge and skills to safely and effectively use firearms.

CFSC / CRFSC is an introductory firearm safety course intended for all new firearms users and as a prerequisite for obtaining a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL / RPAL). This course provides students with the knowledge of firearm laws and confidence for safe-handling. Our classes provide a relaxed and friendly class atmosphere where beginners won’t feel intimidated.

To ensure that our students meet the full requirements of the Canadian Firearms Program and in accordance our authorization from the RCMP to provide the CFSC / CRFSC, the course consists of 10 hours classroom training time. The course is offered over one long day which includes the exam.

Depending on the session you choose you will be able to apply for PAL or PAL / RPAL, participants will be able to:


  • Handle Non-Restricted (and Restricted) firearms and ammunition safely
  • Use, store and transport Non-Restricted (and Restricted) firearms and ammunition safely and responsibly
  • Apply for a Non-Restricted Firearms Licence (PAL) (and if you do the CRFSC, apply for RPAL as well) having received the required “Safety Training Certification”
  • Complete their BC Hunter Education Course (CORE) without having to take the CORE Practical Firearms Exam
  • Go on to take the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) (if you did NOT choose a session that already includes the CRFSC)

Upcoming PAL Dates (Note the different PAL / RPAL Session Options)

CFSC (PAL) Course April with Martyne

- This course runs April 17, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs April 17, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs April 17, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

Event full! Email events@eatwild.ca for waitlist.

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CFSC (PAL) Course May 1 with Rob

- This course runs May 1, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs May 1, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs May 1, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

There are 3 spaces available.

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CFSC (PAL) Course May with Martyne

- This course runs May 15, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs May 15, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs May 15, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

There are 12 spaces available.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CFSC (PAL) Course May 29 with Rob

- This course runs May 29, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs May 29, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs May 29, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

There are 12 spaces available.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CFSC (PAL) Course June with Rob

- This course runs June 12, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs June 12, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs June 12, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

There are 11 spaces available.

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CFSC (PAL) Course July with Martyne

- This course runs July 17, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs July 17, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs July 17, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

There are 12 spaces available.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CFSC (PAL) Course July with Rob

- This course runs July 24, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs July 24, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs July 24, 2021 from 9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

There are 12 spaces available.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CFSC (PAL) Course August with Rob

- This course runs August 14, 2021 from 9:00am to 6:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs August 14, 2021 from 9:00am to 6:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs August 14, 2021 from 9:00am to 6:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

There are 12 spaces available.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CFSC (PAL) Course September with Rob

- This course runs September 11, 2021 from 9:00am to 6:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs September 11, 2021 from 9:00am to 6:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs September 11, 2021 from 9:00am to 6:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

There are 12 spaces available.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CFSC (PAL) Course September with Martyne

- This course runs September 25, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs September 25, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
This course runs September 25, 2021 from 9:00am to 8:00pm (One Saturday)
The Enterprise Centre Burnaby

There are 12 spaces available.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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PAL / RPAL Vancouver – Registration and Costs

Upcoming dates are listed above. From the schedule you can view availability and register for you preferred course. Keep in mind the course date is the starting date, pay attention to the structure of the course.

Minimum Age Requirement: 12 years and older (RCMP Official FAQ Here). 10 years old can take the course but can’t take the test or apply for their license (just for learning purposes). 10+ can hunt with someone who has a license as long as they are under direct supervision (Details Here).

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